Justin McCarthy

1894–1981 (age 87)

Biography

Justin McCarthy was an accomplished Australian rules football player whose career spanned the early-to-mid 20th century. He was associated with Footscray, one of the prominent clubs in Australian football history, and contributed to the sport during a formative era.

McCarthy's long life allowed him to witness the evolution of Australian rules football over many decades. He passed away in 1981, remembered as part of the generation that helped shape the modern game.

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